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LA Schools to See JKR on Open Book Tour Announced, New Orleans School to be Announced Wednesday

J.K. Rowling
Posted by: Sue
September 11, 2007, 12:51 AM

As announced previously, author J.K. Rowling is making three appearances here in the US on the “Open Book Tour,” with stops in New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans. On three of these appearances select schools were chosen to see the Harry Potter author at an appearance where she will read from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, answer questions and autograph copies of the final Harry Potter book for lucky schoolchildren. Last week the schools in New York City for the Scholastic sponsored event with JKR on October 19 were announced, and today the 40 schools in Los Angeles, California were announced. According to CBS2, “a student from each of the 40 schools will attend the event based on an essay contest” at this appearance with 15 high schools, 15 middle schools and 10 elementary schools all part of those chosen to participate in this event on October 15. To see the entire list, click here.

Schools from Orleans parish chosen to participate in the New Orleans, Louisiana event to be held October 18 will be announced this Wednesday, September 12.

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6 Comments

Techigirl21

wow! congradulations to all of you lucky fans. i wished that i lived in Ca. Wow 1st post! congratulations:)

Posted by Techigirl21 on September 11, 2007, 01:23 AM report to moderator
jensenly

A bit disappointing that they only considered public schools from the LA Unified School District. There are many, many private schools and other public school districts within LA that could have been included.

Posted by jensenly on September 11, 2007, 05:12 PM report to moderator
Yokata

Congratulations to all the lucky fans that may see her! I must say, I am pleased to hear that she is going to New Orleans. The young children affected by Katrina definitely are more worthier of this than any other district in this country.

Posted by Yokata on September 11, 2007, 06:57 PM report to moderator
LizzieBeth

omg omg omg omg omg omg no no noooo my scool didnt get chossen im goin cry i was like so looking forward to it i cant belive it i was this close to c her

Posted by LizzieBeth on September 12, 2007, 02:07 AM report to moderator
Cat

Wished they would have picked some schools from the MS Gulf Coast…they don’t get as much publicity as NOLA though…bummer.

Posted by Cat on September 12, 2007, 02:21 AM report to moderator
Maddy

ITS WEDNESDAY!!!! I HAVE to know what schools they picked for New Orleans!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come on Leaky!!!!!!

Posted by Maddy on September 12, 2007, 11:29 PM report to moderator
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